The House of the Scorpion chapters 1-5 Quiz

Why did Eduardo the scientist NOT blunt the embryo’s intelligence in chapter 1?

• Because it was a clone of El Patron

• Because it was against the law

• Because he didn’t want to

• Because he felt affection for him

What would happen to Eduardo the scientist if the embryos all died in chapter 1?

• He would be fired and sent to The Farms

• He would be sent to jail

• He would be killed

• He would be fired

How many years passed between chapter 1 and chapter 2?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Where do Matt and Celia live together?

• In the Big House

• In a little house in the poppy fields

• In Opium

• In an apartment that is part of the Big House

How does Matt injure his foot in chapter 3?

• He falls on the pavement

• He gets whipped with a stick

• He jumps onto broken glass

• He crawls on cement

What is tattooed on the bottom of Matt’s foot?

• “Matteo Alacran”

• Matt’s date of birth

• “If found, return to Celia Mendez”

• “Property of the Alacran Estate”

Who secretly gave Matt food after learning that Rosa hadn’t given him any dinner?

• The fierce man

• Celia

• Maria

• Steven

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Rosa and Willum, the doctor?

• Friendly

• Romantic

• Cold

• Distant

How does Rosa treat Matt?

• with love

• with friendship

• like an animal

• like he doesn't exist

Describe Matt's room in the Alacrán house.